Health

Health bytes


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Digestible tidbits about health trends



Bigger and bigger bites


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Portion sizes have grown ... and so have our waistlines



Not-so-sound sleep


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Sleep apnea keeps about 20 million Americans exhausted ... and gasping for air



Beating the bite


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Proper precautions can help people avoid contracting serious illness from mosquitoes



Strong bodies are built at the core


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You can rebuild your body at home on the carpet



Are Wii fit yet?


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Touted as a revolutionary unification of video games and exercise, the Wii Fit's foremost achievement is occasional sweaty fun



How not to let your hair down


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Your hair is no longer alive as it grows away from your scalp, so once the hair is damaged, it has no way of repairing itself.



Twinkle, twinkle healthy eyes


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When it comes to eye care, seeing doesn’t always mean believing.



Life-saving information in a bottle


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It’s a simple but effective idea. You complete a health information form, place it in a bottle, which then goes into the refrigerator. If a health crisis strikes, everything important about you — allergies, medications and so on — will be available to paramedics.



10 ways to spend less and eat healthier


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With just a little bit of time and concentration, anyone can save a lot of money without sacrificing their diet, according to John Stanton, Ph.D., chair of food marketing at Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia.